Why Hire an Educational Consultant?

“Educational consultants counsel students and their families in the selections of educational programs based on the student’s individual needs and talents. An educational consultant brings to the family the knowledge and skills of an experienced professional, coupled with a commitment to assuring that the {student’s} best interests are met.” IECA

“School counselors typically do an excellent job, however the increasingly complex admissions process and large caseloads per counselor leaves many families wanting a more personalized support system from a professional who focuses on college admissions and career planning”.

Why Beyond the Applause? 

Chris’ priority is to work with each student developing a connection early on in order to tailor services to the student’s unique needs. We begin the process with students as early as grade 8 to lay a strong foundation for educational and career success. “Whether I work with students beginning in grade 8 or a college transfer student, I do my best to help students identify, develop, execute and achieve their desired goals.” Chris assesses her student’s interests, learning and personality styles to decode their special abilities and skills. She empowers them to apply their knowledge of “self” to appropriate matches for living, learning and working success beyond high school.

Beyond the Applause families can access my services through hourly, bundled or a comprehensive plan. “Beyond Local” services can be accessed through the web and by phone for the convenience of long distance students. We have designed a flexible college admissions and career exploration curriculum containing a wide range of service, including financial aid and scholarship planning, designed to educate students and their families throughout the education, college admissions and career planning processes.